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      09-17-2013, 12:31 PM   #10
JOHNBMWM5
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Originally Posted by skrambles297 View Post
I had my 1,200 mile service in August last year and they used 0W-30. In fact, I discussed it with the service guys before they did the service because I'd read that some UK dealers were putting the wrong oil in. The guys told me that BMW had made clear that they were to use 0W-30.
Listers have changed from 5-30 too 0-30 only a few months ago, and said BMW had given them a "Directive", to change Oil stocks.
So some dealers have been putting in the wrong "recommended" grade but a grade that would do.
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